Andrew Hong vs Brandon Jacobson
GM Andrew Hong (2602) · GM Brandon Jacobson (2601)
Andrew Hong and Brandon Jacobson have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2023. Hong leads 10 wins to 9, with 3 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hong | Draws | Jacobson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong with White | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Jacobson with White | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hong | Draws | Jacobson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hong | Draws | Jacobson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B69 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Summer B |
| Jul 2023 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA U20 |
| Jul 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-USA U20 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Catalan | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 0-1 | Catalan | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Sicilian | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Catalan | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Jul 2021 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-USA U20 |
| Nov 2020 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Charlotte CCCSA Thanksgiving GM |
| Jan 2020 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Charlotte CCCSA Winter GM |
| Jun 2019 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Sicilian | Charlotte CCCSA Summer GM |
| May 2019 | Andrew Hong | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Saint Louis Norm GM |
| Mar 2019 | Brandon Jacobson | Andrew Hong | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrew Hong and Brandon Jacobson?
In 22 recorded games, Andrew Hong has 10 wins, Brandon Jacobson has 9 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Andrew Hong and Brandon Jacobson played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Mar 2019 to Aug 2023.
What openings do Andrew Hong and Brandon Jacobson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.